Vero Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Hey everyone nice to the site back up but anywayz.....i just got into the NJO storyline with Vector Prime and was wondering if they are certain books i should skip or certain books i absolutly have to read....any help on this would be appreciated as this book is rpetty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Well basically i am always thinking that reading EVERY book of a serie is a good idea. Then you won't have moments like:"Core what is that! Coruscant was attacked. How come i didn't know!?!" http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytos Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Well, it is better to read them all - but if you don't want to or can't locate them all (like me) Here's what I suggest:Vector PrimeDark Tide 1 (optional)Dark Tide 2 I havn't read any of the Agents of Chaos series - so can't say there Balance PointRecovery (becaues it comes with Star By Star)Edge of Victory IIStar By Star Enemy Lines I & II (no real story impact - though a good, fun read) Traitor Force Hertic Triligy (Havn't read them, though I've heard they're good) The Final ProphecyThe Unifying Force Even some of them, you don't need to read - but it makes things less complicated http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1778/reloadedbannerdu8.gifhttp://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1333/3dartistbanneranimationws1.gifhttp://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4026/rebellionbannerdi2.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWR Staff - Executive Evaders99 Posted June 10, 2005 SWR Staff - Executive Share Posted June 10, 2005 (edited) Here's what I recommend: Vector Prime - you have to start somewhere.. besides Salvatore does a decent jobDark Tide I & II - if you like the Stackpole X-Wing booksStar by Star - the pinacle of the NJO series, must readTraitor - probably the strangest SW book you've ever read. If you like Shatterpoint, its the same styleDestiny's Way - definite turning point in the NJO timeline...The Final Prophecy - just because it leads into the final book nicelyThe Unifying Force - a good end to things... So that's it. I'm not saying the other books are bad, they are worth reading for other plots. The worst I'd have to say is Balance Point - honestly it doesn't even deserve a hardback. Another Kathy Tyers book that just doesn't do justice to the Star Wars name. Edited June 10, 2005 by Evaders99 Evaders99http://swrebellion.com/images/banners/rebellionbanner02or6.gif Webmasterhttp://swrebellion.com/images/banners/swcicuserbar.png Administrator Fighting is terrible, but not as terrible as losing the will to fight.- SW:Rebellion Network - Evaders Squadron Coding -The cake is a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trejiuvanat Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Here's what I recommend: Vector Prime - you have to start somewhere.. besides Salvatore does a decent jobDark Tide I & II - if you like the Stackpole X-Wing booksStar by Star - the pinacle of the NJO series, must readTraitor - probably the strangest SW book you've ever read. If you like Shatterpoint, its the same styleDestiny's Way - definite turning point in the NJO timeline...The Final Prophecy - just because it leads into the final book nicelyThe Unifying Force - a good end to things... So that's it. I'm not saying the other books are bad, they are worth reading for other plots. The worst I'd have to say is Balance Point - honestly it doesn't even deserve a hardback. Another Kathy Tyers book that just doesn't do justice to the Star Wars name. A nice list: I'd add the Enemy Lines Duology just for some completeness and for Allston's style. http://www.swrebellion.com/~jahled/Trej/banner.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaja Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Force Heritic Series are good, I'm almost done with them. I read every book in the series. Force Heretic has the search for Zonama Sekot. And has some Stuff going on with Tahiri and Riina. http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s152/Dave-Mastor/Cluster6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I just finish The Ultimate Prophecy (or something like that) its rather cool but sadly the books that come after it aren't yet published over here. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWR Staff - Executive Evaders99 Posted June 10, 2005 SWR Staff - Executive Share Posted June 10, 2005 Um, The Final Prophecy ?There's only one book after that. Evaders99http://swrebellion.com/images/banners/rebellionbanner02or6.gif Webmasterhttp://swrebellion.com/images/banners/swcicuserbar.png Administrator Fighting is terrible, but not as terrible as losing the will to fight.- SW:Rebellion Network - Evaders Squadron Coding -The cake is a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynxnex Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Dont read the Kevin J Anderson series. I think it was Jedi Academy or something. I have so many gripes with his work. I dont like how he created a Jedi that is supposedly stronger than Luke (Kyp Durron). Way too many super weapons and dumbing down of ship firepower. (Suncrusher) and the stupid Darksaber. Ugh I hated those books. http://img30.echo.cx/img30/2519/yodavspals4fr0gi.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Um, The Final Prophecy ?There's only one book after that.What book is that? http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWR Staff - Executive Evaders99 Posted June 11, 2005 SWR Staff - Executive Share Posted June 11, 2005 The Unifying Force Evaders99http://swrebellion.com/images/banners/rebellionbanner02or6.gif Webmasterhttp://swrebellion.com/images/banners/swcicuserbar.png Administrator Fighting is terrible, but not as terrible as losing the will to fight.- SW:Rebellion Network - Evaders Squadron Coding -The cake is a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Okay THx. i think i am close to having all the books http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTex Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Destiny's Way was extremely exciting/thrilling, ... BUT it promised sooo much more that never followed in the remaining books. I was quite disappointed . The "new Rebel Alliance" thing showed great promise but was never developed. It seemed like a neat thread to sustain the story, but it never ever came up again. What's the point in that? It also seemed that all of the neat "technological" breakthroughs of the New Republic/Galatic Federation all of a sudden were neutralized just after 1 book. The Chiss never got to get into any real "action", they were just "there". To me it seems (from the Thrawn Duology), the Chiss were already preparing for the Vong waaay in advance of the New Republic. Then they never do anything spectacular. What a let down. But this story line, like a long Tom Clancy novel, raps up very quickly before you know it. Oh well all good things must come to an end. Finally, after years of hard work I am the Supreme Sith Warlord! Muwhahahaha!! What?? What do you mean "there's only two of us"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTex Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Destiny's Way was extremely exciting/thrilling, ... BUT it promised sooo much more that never followed in the remaining books. I was quite disappointed . The "new Rebel Alliance" thing showed great promise but was never developed. It seemed like a neat thread to sustain the story, but it never ever came up again. What's the point in that? It also seemed that all of the neat "technological" breakthroughs of the New Republic/Galatic Federation all of a sudden were neutralized just after 1 book. The Chiss never got to get into any real "action", they were just "there". To me it seems (from the Thrawn Duology), the Chiss were already preparing for the Vong waaay in advance of the New Republic. Then they never do anything spectacular. What a let down. But this story line, like a long Tom Clancy novel, raps up very quickly before you know it. Oh well all good things must come to an end. Finally, after years of hard work I am the Supreme Sith Warlord! Muwhahahaha!! What?? What do you mean "there's only two of us"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTofu Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Speaking as someone currently reading the "edge of Victory" duology, I can't offer much. But I can say this: Salvatore is a really crappy author (He ignores all Star Wars physics from the past. For pity's sake, people go to hyperspace while still in a planet's atmosphere!) but you still have to read Vector Prime. I would not recomend Balance Point. It moved ridiculously slowly for me, with very few characters other than Luke, Mara, Jacen, jaina, and Anakin. It isn't too important: It has some very trivial items that occur, such as a new leader and a death of a very minor character, but nothing more. 12/14/07Nu kyr'adyc, shi taab'echaaj'la Not gone, merely marching far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWR Staff - Executive Evaders99 Posted July 25, 2005 SWR Staff - Executive Share Posted July 25, 2005 Salvatore is a good author, especially his Forgetten Realms books. Vector Prime is not the strongest book, but I don't believe it is because of Salvatore. He was told what to write basically, and he did it.  Spoiler:He gave Chewie a noble death, which in my book is a good thing Vector Prime, being the start of things, could have been a better book. But I think he left it up to the next authors to expand from his basis. It's hard being the first  I also thought his Attack of the Clones novelization was better than the movie. Evaders99http://swrebellion.com/images/banners/rebellionbanner02or6.gif Webmasterhttp://swrebellion.com/images/banners/swcicuserbar.png Administrator Fighting is terrible, but not as terrible as losing the will to fight.- SW:Rebellion Network - Evaders Squadron Coding -The cake is a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTofu Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 "I also thought his Attack of the Clones novelization was better than the movie." That isn't exactly making the strongest argument for his case just about anything can beat attack of the clones. Though I read Revenge of the Sith Novelization by him and it was pretty good. I just felt that he made too much up to fit his purpous, sort of like Zahn with his Vorskners and ysalismari and all. 12/14/07Nu kyr'adyc, shi taab'echaaj'la Not gone, merely marching far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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